Work Kamper Program

Put your love of camping to good use as a part of the KOA Work Kamper program. This program puts you in the heart of KOA operations on location at our campgrounds. KOA owners always need seasonal help. If you are willing to roll up your sleeves you can make a short-term commitment and earn pay while you stay.

Work Kamper Program

Put your love of camping to good use as a part of the KOA Work Kamper program. This program puts you in the heart of KOA operations on location at our campgrounds.

As a Work Kamper, you serve as a seasonal employee at a specific KOA location, working to help campers make the most of their time at the campground. You will be hired to fill a specific position, but you serve as an important part of the overall operation.

As a KOA Work Kamper, you get to camp and spend time doing things you love while traveling North America. It’s a unique opportunity that lets you earn an income and other benefits while you explore new places. With hundreds of locations and various job opportunities available, you get the chance to create your own adventure and see places you’ve always wanted to visit. Plus, you get paid to do it.

Serving as a Work Kamper lets you make a difference for the small business owners who run various KOA locations and the campers who stay there. KOA campground owners always need seasonal help from great people and with roughly 500 locations across North America, you're sure to find your next adventure.

About the Work Kamper Program

Maybe you love camping, or you can't get enough time in the RV. Perhaps you simply love camping and are always up for an adventure. No matter what draws you to the idea of work camping jobs, understanding the benefits and requirements of the KOA Work Kamper program can help you decide whether or not it's right for you.

Commitment Term:

A Work Kamper position is generally seasonal, which means you commit to a given period of time negotiated between you and the KOA location. The season usually ranges between three and six months; however, some positions may last up to a year.

Commitment Term

A Work Kamper position is generally seasonal, which means you commit to a given period of time negotiated between you and the KOA location.

Pay:

Many of the KOA locations are independently owned and operated, and the pay varies based on location and position. The owner or manager of each location holds the responsibility for creating compensation packages and benefits for employees. That means you may find different offerings based on the locations you select.

Housing:

At the majority of KOA campgrounds you will be responsible for providing your own housing. You might choose to camp in your RV, or you may opt for an off-site housing option, depending on your situation. For example, if you live in the area or have relatives in the area, you may choose to stay off-site. Many of our Work Kampers are RV campers.

Job Opportunities Available:

You will find a broad range of job opportunities available at KOA locations across North America. Demands, local needs and current vacancies vary throughout the season in the campgrounds. Each owner or manager determines how many employees to hire and what positions they need to fill to meet the needs of their campground operations. Examples of positions available in the KOA Work Kamper program include maintenance, front desk staff, and managers.

Job Opportunities Available

Examples of positions available in the KOA Work Kamper program include maintenance, front desk staff, and managers.

Benefits of the Work Kamper Program:

Compensation is only part of the picture when considering seasonal employment. If getting paid to travel and spend your work in a place you love isn't enough, KOA Work Kamper jobs come with some extra incentives. Take advantage of all of the benefits to maximize your experience.

Benefits of the Work Kamper Program

Compensation is only part of the picture when considering seasonal employment. If getting paid to travel and spend your work in a place you love isn't enough, KOA Work Kamper jobs come with some extra incentives. Take advantage of all of the benefits to maximize your experience.

Welcome Packet:

When you become a KOA Work Kamper Subscriber for the first time, you receive a valuable welcome packet. This packet is full of important information about the program. In addition, you will get KOA Work Kamper window clings, so you can let everyone know how awesome your job is.

Access to Job Postings and Resume Posting Opportunities:

KOA locations handle their own hiring, and they find their seasonal employees through WorkatKOA.com. Subscribers gain unlimited access to the resume posting website and are able to build their resumes.

Your subscription also gains you unlimited access to the job postings on the website. This is your ticket to finding out what jobs are available at various KOA locations throughout North America. You can browse the current vacancies to find positions that match your skill set and are located in places you want to visit.

Educational & Job Training Opportunities

Even if you are a seasoned camper, there is always room for learning and gaining additional skills. You receive free training webinars and other educational opportunities when you join the Work Kamper program. This is a great way to refresh your skills and become a knowledgeable seasonal employee.

Free E-Newsletter Subscription

You'll also receive a free subscription to our e-newsletter for KOA Work Kampers called "On the Road." Receive fresh information on a regular basis that can help you in your Work Kamper career, so you can make the most of your time in the program.

Free E-Newsletter Subscription

You'll also receive a free subscription to our e-newsletter for KOA Work Kampers called "On the Road." Receive fresh information on a regular basis that can help you in your Work Kamper career.

Award Nomination Eligibility:

As a Work Kamper, you become eligible for award nominations, including the KOA Work Kamper of the Year award, sponsored by the KOA Owner's Association. This is a great opportunity for KOA Work Kampers to be recognized for excellent work!

Work Kamper Travel Certificates

Ready to move on to your next assignment? Once you finish your first season, you can earn travel certificates to cover the cost of a single night site rental fee up to $50. You can use one voucher per campground as you travel from one assignment to the next. The number of certificates you get depends on the distance between locations with a maximum of three certificates awarded.

Recruitment Incentives:

Know someone else who would be a great addition to the KOA Work Kamper program? After your first successful season, you can earn cash and other rewards when you recruit other people to join the program. If you're a great person and a valuable employee, it stands to reason you may know some others who would make great KOA Work Kampers.

Why Become a Work Kamper?

Being a part of the KOA Work Kamper is one of the best seasonal jobs available to people looking to travel and get paid to do what they love - camping. You get to do things you enjoy, with a variety of locations to choose from, and earn a paycheck while you're at it. With so many benefits and opportunities, work camping is the perfect way to make money while fitting into your lifestyle.

Why Become a Work Kamper?

Being a part of the KOA Work Kamper is one of the best seasonal jobs available to people looking to travel and get paid to do what they love - camping.

One of the biggest draws of the job is the ability to travel. With a traditional job, you are tied to a single location. If you're lucky, you get a few weeks of vacation each year to travel. That's not nearly enough time to see all of the places on your bucket list. As a Work Kamper, you get to choose from KOA locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Head to a sunny coastal location. Spend time in the mountains. Explore the Canadian wilderness. Hang out in the desert. Camp near a favorite tourist attraction. The possibilities are vast. With short seasonal commitments, you can easily work in different locations to see more of North America, and you get paid to do it. Hop from one location to the next to enjoy a regular change of scenery. Plus, if you RV to different work locations, you get to see even more of the countryside and get the most value out of your camper.

The Work Kamper program is an excellent way to build your resume. You gain valuable experience and learn new skills on the job. You benefit from a variety of free training opportunities that build your skills for future employment opportunities. As you gain experience at different KOA locations, you may find more challenging opportunities for which you qualify.

For some people, the rewarding nature of the job is enough of a reason to be a Work Kamper. Your actions have a direct impact on the people you see every day at the campground. Your skills and contributions will help keep the campground operations running smoothly.

Every day, you meet new people; you have the opportunity to make some amazing friendships through the experience, either with campers or fellow Work Kampers. Your shared love of camping already gives you a common interest. Those friendships are bound to last.

How to Become a Work Kamper

If you're ready to earn money while traveling North America, you first need to sign up for the Work Kamper program. You instantly receive access to all the amazing benefits of the program, and you can start your work camping job search right away.

To become a part of the program, you simply register online and pay your annual subscription fee. You get full access to all of the benefits at the cost of just $35 per year.

3. Complete the registration information, which includes creating a password that is secure but easy for you to remember. Enter your credit or debit card information.

4. Review the confirmation page, which includes your unique Work Kamper number (WK#). Record this information.

5. Log in using your Work Kamper number and password. You will find the Work Kamper Login box along the left side of the website.

6. Create your resume on the Your Resume tab once logged in. This gives hiring managers an overview of your past work experience and skills that may line up with available job openings.

7. Search for available jobs at locations that appeal to you. This is your chance to find out what's available and narrow down your location.

It is a quick, easy process that gives you full access to job postings and the opportunity to create your own resume on the site. Renew your subscription to the program each year to find your new assignments, and discover new fun and exciting adventures.

Work Kamper Code of Professional Conduct

We pride ourselves on hiring great people to provide great experiences for our campers. Our Work Kamper Code of Professional Conduct applies to all Work Kampers, regardless of position. It serves as the guiding principles in all interactions with campers, fellow employees, and KOA owners or managers.

All KOA Work Kampers will:

Recognize that you represent KOA to people inside as well as outside the campgrounds.

Respect the right of all persons to make the most of their experiences at the campgrounds.

Present a positive attitude to everyone associated with the campground at all times.

Perform duties to the best of your ability and provide support to others when needed.

Communicate honestly with others and seek to learn about their lives and aspirations.

Develop a set of common goals with others that seek to have everyone be successful.

Exhibit loyalty to KOA and its employees and expect the same support in return.

Demonstrate a commitment to KOA to help the company thrive so that everyone may thrive.

Spirit of fun! Remember you have the best job in the world and working with KOA is an amazing opportunity!

Can you handle the Work Kamper Code of Professional Conduct? If you pride yourself on providing exceptional customer service and maintaining ethical practices at work, you may be a great candidate for KOA's Work Kamper positions.

Canadians Working in the U.S.

With locations in both the U.S. and Canada, joining the Work Kamper program is the perfect way to cross the border and explore another country. If you are a Canadian who wants to work at U.S. KOA locations, it is important to follow the immigration laws, even if you are only staying temporarily for a seasonal position.

You will need the proper visa to allow you to live and work in the U.S. for the course of your assignment. Find out more about U.S. immigration laws for Canadians to determine the proper channels to ensure you are eligible to work at a U.S. KOA location. Give yourself plenty of time to secure the visas you need to work in the U.S.

U.S. Citizens Working in Canada

Are you a U.S. citizen who wants to work at a KOA location in Canada? You will need to apply for a work permit from the Canadian government. To receive the permit, you need to pass eligibility requirements, including showing that you can support your family financially while in Canada, agreeing to leave when the permit expires, promising to follow the law, and being in good general health. Again, it is important to apply for your work permit early to prevent any delays in arriving at your Canadian KOA location.

Are you ready to make money while traveling and helping people who love camping as much as you do? The KOA Work Kamper program is a unique opportunity full of benefits and rewards that keep you on the road. Sign up now to find out more about the program and to begin your adventure.